Off-Road Vehicle Registration and Titling

Depending on the type of off-road vehicle you own, you may need to title or register it in Indiana, or both.

Title Your ORV

You only need to title your off-road vehicle with the Indiana
Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) if it was purchased after December 31st, 2009. If your ORV is older, it's up to you if you want to title it or not. If you bought your ORV from a dealer, ask them to prepare an application for title for you. Otherwise, contact the IN BMV for more information and instructions.

ORVs Exempt From Titling

The following off-road vehicles do not need to be titled in Indiana:

Farm vehicles (used exclusively for farming purposes).

Military or government vehicles.

Construction, mining, or other related vehicles.

Snowmobiles (see "Snowmobiles in Indiana" below).

Registered aircrafts.

Golf carts.

Register Your ORV

If you wish to operate your ORV on certain public roadways in Indiana,
you MUST have it registered with the IN BMV (see also "ORVs Exempt from Registration" below).

NOTE: In order to register your ORV, you must have it titled first (if required, see "Title Your ORV" above).

Snowmobiles in Indiana

The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) does not require you to title your snowmobile in the state; however, you can choose to do so voluntarily. Titling your snowmobile will help you to prove your ownership of the vehicle and may come in handy if you wish to sell it in the future.

You do however, need to register your snowmobile. You can do so either online or in person at your local IN BMV office.

Your snowmobile title will cost $15, and registration will cost you $30.